Another release from 215 Records. Another "not for everyone" album. Another example of quality music... This time the abstract culprit is Greek.

The Preferred Remedy is one of those albums that tests the limits of what is and what isn't Hip Hop. Greek's music is no doubt Hip Hop but resides on the far left alongside all of the Kool Keith material. One of the few cuts with a phat funky groove that has the ability to make all heads nod is the clever reworking of a classic Eagles sample now given new life as The Perfect Storm. This may be the one that pops up on mixtapes and makes noise across the country. On much of the rest of The Preferred Remedy, Greek employs more of a syncopated spoken word delivery than a typical rap cadence. Evidence in Different, Bitter, Demented Nerd and Bait + Tackle.

For most of the Philly Hip Hop audience I'd recommend listening to The Preferred Remedy before buying it. Not because it lacks but more so because it's not the style of Hip Hop that we're accustomed to consuming. For those who are happy eating the same fast food every day, take a pass. Greek's music is for those who are apt to venture into an unfamiliar local restaurant.

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Review by Funk Wizard Snow
Editor - Phillyhiphop.com
May, 2002